MOVE Issue 025

MOVE 04.19.13 VOLUME 11 ISSUE 25

THE KEY TO YOUR ENTERTAINMENT

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YOU'LL THANK US LATER NOT ONE, BUT TWO SATURDAYWORTHY BROWNIE RECIPES EARTH DAY RECIPES AND TUNES FOR THE MOST ECO-FRIENDLY DAY OF THE YEAR SUSTAINABLE STYLE FASHION COLUMNIST MADI FELLER GOES GREEN AND SAVES GREEN, TOO

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TANTRUMS

Fitz & The Tantrums bring soul and synth to CoMo once again

Loud Minded WILL SCHMITT

on why Big K.R.I.T. is so damn good

Release the crunk Kids, it’s been a trip to be a MOVE columnist. I’m glad that I’ve not let my life get in the way of the commitment I made months ago, when I was a much sadder and more trusting individual. But along the way, I discovered one of the best ways to subdue mournfulness and make sadness wear the dunce cap is by listening to Big K.R.I.T. Brothers and sisters, I’m all for listening to the classical progenitors of the hip-hop faith, but some days you just gotta tap the bottle, twist the cap and let out yo’ crunk. You all have it inside of you. Some people wear their crunk on their sleeves, some only show it after a night of willful inebriation, but we all have a little monster inside of us that leans with it and rocks with it as though life depends on it.

Krizzle, as K.R.I.T. is occasionally referred to in the same Doggystyle that is responsible for names like Weezy, Yeezy, Breezy, Drizzy and Vizzy, recently released another free album in his quest to endear himself to the world as the next great Southern rapper. He calls it King Remembered In Time, which is also the “kay-are-eye-tee” of his name.

"Crunk” itself is a cousin of hip-hop that originated from Three 6 Mafia and Lil Jon, joined by highways I-22 and I-20 and the need of a word to describe insane amounts of uninhibited energy.

Any fucking way you go about it, K.R.I.T. is dope as all fucking hell. His newest effort has four truly essential songs and no bad tracks.

These songs are absolutely essential if you enter into the Fraternity of Crunk, which is like the Brotherhood of Man but deliberately slower and louder than a Greektown weekend. By reading this sentence, by the way, you agree to enter the Fraternity, which does not discriminate by creed, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or liquor of choice.

The first is “My Trunk” featuring ecstasy enthusiast/trap sensation Trinidad James, who was by no small coincidence born in Trinidad.

This song would have no place in the ears of children were it not for Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s declaration that “Wu-Tang is for the children,” thus opening the door for all lesser hip-hops. It is about riding around town with bros and rolling blunts, both time-tested standards of lying for any and all high school freshmen.

In reverse order of how seriously you should take the message of the song, “How U Luv That” comes in second. It doesn’t have the overt offensiveness of “My Trunk,” but it contains much more aggressive bragging, notably guest Big Sant’s brag of “Time to take off the T-tops, we on that like banners / Man, hold up, my car older than your favorite rapper,” which fails the rhyme test but aces the “Oh shit homey, you just got murked” quiz. Key to this song’s success is the beat, a guitar-driven thumper that will take you to the chiropractor.

Third comes “Banana Clip Theory,” where K.R.I.T. is able to display the storytelling diploma he got from the School of Slick Rick. Not to try and compare every single rapper to Kendrick Lamar, and then yes, to do just that, this song has a beat like “Rigamortis” and a story like “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst.” Note that K.R.I.T. did not steal any elements from either rapper — he is acknowledged as such because he shows competence in the same elements as the other men.

Finally comes K.R.I.T.’s grand tribute to himself: “Multi Til The Sun Die.” Thankfully, this track is not a “Walk into the club, like here’s my genitalia” kind of bragging tune, it’s an “I thank God and family for walking with me,” which makes me feel warm inside. The beat is beautiful, a grand bouncing orchestra of sexy vitality that leaves no option but smiling and head-nodding.

K.R.I.T. came into my consciousness in high school when he released K.R.I.T. Wuz Here. I’m not rubbing it into your face that I’ve heard of him before you — I’m telling you about this mixtape because when I talk to people who like K.R.I.T. as much as I do, they all invariably started really liking him upon listening to this and hearing tracks like “Children of the World” and “Viktorious.” By starting here and working your way through his discography, you will hear both bass and basic truth. Join the Brotherhood of Crunk, my friend, and I will see you once you turn up to my level.

I give my thanks to the MOVE staff for the great semester, especially to my editor, and I thank you if you’ve read this column even once. Go in peace now. Go in peace, love your neighbor and get crunk.

/cover PHOTO/Courtesy of BB Gun Press design/Brendan Wray EDITOR/DELIA CAI InterNs/Heather Finn & Jack Howland Photo editor/Lauren Kastner

Earth Day recipes so good you’ll soil yourself

Earth Day is on the horizon, so pack a picnic with some of these recipes to enjoy both your own creation and the world around us. colette rector | staff writer

Broccoli Trees

Chrysanthegums

What you’ll need:

What you’ll need: 6 Fruit Roll-Ups 3 Apple-O’s

3 cups broccoli florets 1 pound uncooked bacon Toothpicks

What you’ll do:

What you’ll do:

Use a circular object that’s 1-2 inches in diameter (a shot glass, the top of a glass bottle…) and imprint circles on Fruit Roll-Ups, getting 4-5 circles out of each Fruit Roll-Up. Cut the circles out with scissors. Take one circle and fold it into a cone, squeezing the bottom of the cone into a tip. Wrap four more circles around the cone and continue to squeeze the bottom so each flower has five petals. Place the completed flower in an Apple-O.

Fill a frying pan with 1/4 inch of water, and bring it to a boil. Place broccoli in the pan and cook until as tender as you like (three minutes will probably do the trick). Fry bacon according to directions on the package. Wrap the broccoli in the bacon and pierce it with a toothpick to keep it in place.

Brownie Bluff

Jumping Jell-o Fish

What you’ll need:

1 box of brownie mix (and other necessary items depending on the box) 1 can vanilla frosting 6 drops green food coloring 1 cup gummy worms

What you’ll need: 1 pack blue JELL-O 1 cup Swedish Fish

What you’ll do:

Make JELL-O according to box instructions.

Mix in Swedish Fish before refrigerating.

PHOTOS BY COLETTE RECTOR

What you’ll do:

Make brownies according to box instructions.

While the brownies cool, mix food coloring in frosting until the color is as saturated as you’d like. Cut the brownies and stack on top of each other. Frost as much as you’d like, then place the gummy worms on top.

Sustainable Listening for earth day

With Earth Day coming up Monday, prepare the ultimate ecofriendly playlist with these songs.

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“LIGHT & DAY / REACH FOR THE SUN” — THE POLYPHONIC SPREE You can’t have a jam session during Earth Day without The Polyphonic Spree. “Light & Day” is the epitome of mother-nature-loving songs. Wake up to this song, and you’ll be sure to smell the roses and start recycling again and again through the day.

“RISE TO THE SUN” — ALABAMA SHAKES Confront your daily routine with Alabama Shakes’ shake-worthy song. Instead of taking your car to class, ride a bike to the tune of one soulful singer. Plus, you can get that smug satisfaction when you combine working out with reducing emissions. Sounds like a win-win to me.

“DIRTY SUMMER” — MOTHER FALCON You can’t celebrate Earth Day at all when you don’t have a raucous band of instruments echoing in your earbuds. Mother Falcon will have you wanting to get outside in the spring air provided Missouri weather actually allows spring to finally happen.

Synth, soul &

small cities

Q&A with Fitz & The Tantrums Bass guitarist Joseph Karnes discusses a new record, old-school influences and the importance of performing live.

alex leininger | staff writer

PHOTO COURTESY BB GUN PRESS

In 2010, Fitz & The known for. Is there something extra special about the stage?

Tantrums burst onto the scene JK: That is a special moment that we all share with the band. We love with Pickin’ Up the Pieces, an the process of making a record, because it’s a very introspective process unconventional twist of pop where we really put the microscope on all aspects of the music and try to and soul music with obvious fine-tune things. When we play live, it’s really about making a connection Motown influences. Years later, with the audience for us — being able to share what we’ve created with following widespread acclaim everyone, get everyone involved and make them really feel it on a physical and commercial success, the level. We really want everyone to clap along, sing along and let themselves band plans to release its sophomore effort, More Than Just a Dream, to a go. much larger crowd. We caught up with bass guitarist Joseph Karnes to talk M: What has been your most memorable moment as a band? fame, fortune and a switch to Elektra Records.

JK: We played Lollapalooza a couple years ago when we were still up MOVE: Your new album, More Than Just a Dream, comes out in May. How and coming. We had some momentum, so we were planning on people has the band changed since the first album? coming to our shows, and we were really enjoying and Joseph Karnes: We’ve definitely expanded the sound appreciating that. When we got to Lollapalooza, we set When we play of the band since the first album (Pickin’ Up the Pieces). up on the mini stage at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. There live, it’s really I think sonically it’s different in that we’ve added some about making a were not as many people out there as there could be, so extra instruments since the last record, where there were connection with we figured we’d just go out there and have a good time. mainly drums, bass, keyboards, organ and some horns. the audience for us — being By the time we actually walked out on stage, there were That’s kind of what we did live for the whole two able to share what we’ve like 20 or 30 thousand people out there, and it was a years that we toured that record. On this new record, created with everyone, huge surprise. there’s definitely more synthesizer and things like that. get everyone involved and M: “Old-fashioned” and “unique” are words I think it’s a broader talent of songs on this record as make them really feel it on a commonly used to describe your sound. How would compared to the last record. physical level.” you describe the band’s style?

M: You played at Roots ‘N’ Blues here two years ago.

JK: It’s been all over the place. I don’t know, it’s just How did you like Columbia? music!

We’re making a version of pop music that has JK: I love Columbia! We all love Columbia. I’ve been elements of ‘80s pop and some ‘60s soul. We’re just coming to Columbia for 10 years with different bands, but nothing is as fun as when I go there with Fitz & The Tantrums. The trying to make something new with all of these elements that we’ve grown response we get there is amazing; we get a lot of love from the students and to love.

M: Your mainstream success has definitely grown. What plans do you just people that live there. It’s definitely one of the places we look forward have for the coming years? to coming to on tour.

JK: The goal is just to see how far we can take this. We’re just starting M: On tour, you’ll go from small towns to giant cities within a day or two. Are those hard transitions to make, or is it just part of the rock star a new album cycle with a record that we’re very proud of. We recently switched labels to Elektra Records, so we went from an indie label to a lifestyle?

JK: It’s just what our life is. Each city has its own unique quality, whether major label. We’re seeing what that process is like. The next two years are it’s a town or a big city. The places we play are usually theaters like The Blue going to be about delivering this record to the people and doing everything Note. The thing about smaller towns that’s great is that it’s easier to walk to we can to get it out to as many people as possible. The task before us is very daunting and all-encompassing, so we just try to think about it one places than it is in larger cities.

M: Live performances have become a big part of what the band is tour at a time.

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SUSTAINABLE LISTENING FOR EARTH DAY

“HEARTBEAT” — KOPECKY FAMILY BAND All you want to do is fly a kite on Earth Day? Good. This song will get you in just the mood to swing down to Walmart and pick up the cheapest kite. Fortunately, the embarrassment of a broken kite on the quad isn’t included. The intense childhood nostalgia is included, though.

“SAN FRANCISCO” — FOXYGEN San Francisco is a haven of vegans and nature-lovers. So while we are stuck in the middle of Missouri, let’s just pretend that we’re talking about sustainable farming, global warming and the new hip coffee shop down the street in San Fran.

The Viewing Room HANNAH BEDENKOP on this summer's movie theather prospects

The next three months of movies Since this is one of the last Viewing Room columns that will be in print this year, I figured I’d spend it going over the movies coming in the next few months. This summer is stacking up to be one big box office hit after another, and some of these movies have been on my must-see list for weeks. But there are others that I am not so sure about. Let’s discuss, shall we?

“Iron Man 3”: With a May 3 release date, the latest Marvel superhero installment is going to kick off the summer box office.

However, I think the “Iron Man” movies might be overstaying their welcome with this one. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) can only mouth off to everyone around him for so long before I get bored.

Plus the trailer makes the film look like it’s trying way too hard to be dark and gritty, when its previous success have depended on having a superhero lead that is pretty much the opposite of that. Verdict: Call me crazy, but I’m passing on this one. Sorry RDJ. “The Great Gatsby”: First off, the casting for this movie is absolutely spectacular, the sets and costumes are beautiful, and the soundtrack is going to be incredible. “The Great Gatsby” might end up being a mess, as Baz Luhrman movies often are, but I honestly don’t even care. May 10 can’t come soon enough. Verdict: This is a party I do not want to miss.

“Star Trek Into Darkness”: Wow, May is going to be crazy. The May 17 follow-up to 2009’s “Star Trek” is generating some serious buzz, and since I liked that film way more than I ever dreamed I would, I’m thinking its sequel is going to be a must-see. Verdict: Beam me up, Scotty.

“Fast & Furious 6”: These movies may not be my cup of tea, but I won’t deny that they’ve been pretty well-made in the past. Still, I don’t know if Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will ever be a serious actor in my book. But he’s welcome to keep trying. Verdict: I’ll leave this one to the auto enthusiasts.

“The Hangover Part III”: Look, I liked “The Hangover.” But its sequel was offensively bad and completely recycled. Verdict: Can we please stop making these? Please?

“Man of Steel”: I am hoping and praying with all my might that this Superman reboot goes well. I have very little trust in director Zack Snyder, but I obviously have trust in producer Christopher Nolan. And it has Amy freaking Adams as Lois Lane, so what more do you really need? Verdict: I’m super sold. Get it? Super? OK, I’m stopping.

“World War Z”: This zombie movie comes out on June 21 and stars Brad Pitt, and I could be saying anything right now because you’ve already decided that you’re seeing it, haven’t you? I know I have. Verdict: Yeah, I’m not passing up on a Pitt vs. zombies movie.

That would be a waste.

“Monsters University”: The 8-year-old me is rejoicing. The 19-year-old me is excited to see this movie. Verdict: No question about this one.

“Pacific Rim”: The movie is like a cross between “Transformers” and “Cloverfield” and I just don’t know how I feel about that. The effects look amazing, though. Verdict: If you’re into robots, this is a safe bet.

“Elysium”: The writer/director of “District 9” is behind this one, so that alone makes me think it’ll be worth seeing. Plus it’s about Matt Damon taking on a mission to bridge the gap between the poor and the wealthy, so that has potential. Verdict: It comes out August 9, so hopefully I will have made a decision by then.

“The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones”: The latest young adult book to be turned into a movie is about a regular teenage girl who discovers she’s actually a demon hunter or something. It feels kind of stale already. Verdict: The bar is set pretty low for this one.

There are plenty of other movies that might interest you, but so far I think I’m split 50/50 on the movies set for summer release.

We’re in for an interesting couple of months, that’s for sure. What will you be seeing?

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“COAST TO COAST” — WAXAHATCHEE Look, Earth Day is like any other day. If you happen to get lucky, Waxahatchee’s got your back in the bedroom department.

Plus the song mentions coasts. That’s Earth Day-themed, right? brendan wray | associate editor 04.19.13• MOV E

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Tongue in chic MADISON FELLER

on how to keep fashion environmentally friendly

Staying pretty positive Tristan Prettyman brings her San Diego-bred charm to Mojo’s this Saturday.

Green is the new black

The tree-hugger side of me cannot contain my excitement for Monday, also known as Earth Day. The day should be spent with some locally grown produce and maybe a flower or two, but it’s also the perfect day to celebrate the Earth with fashion.

While throwing on a green T-shirt might be your idea of supporting our planet, there’s a lot you can do to reduce, reuse and recycle your clothing. Take the day to do some spring cleaning and figuring out which of your clothes you just aren’t wearing anymore.

Pull anything you don’t want, and as long as it’s in good condition, donate it to a local Goodwill or Salvation Army. You could even take your clothes to a consignment shop and try to make some cash off your closet. And while you’re at it, try shopping at some of these secondhand shops. A lot of these stores house some one-of-a-kind pieces, and you’ll get to shop while also reusing and recycling old clothes that would otherwise be thrown away.

Quick tip: While you’re looking through some of these stores, try to keep your mind open and your creative juices flowing. A long skirt can quickly become a strapless dress, and an old T-shirt can easily become a cute tank top with only a couple of adjustments.

Some of these old clothes can even be turned into ultra-crafty DIY projects, if you feel like channeling your inner Martha Stewart. Hop onto Pinterest, type DIY into the search bar and you’ll be bombarded with hundreds of ways to turn those old jeans into edgy cut-offs or ways to create a cute dress from a men’s button-down. Instead of buying something new, putting your own spin on second-hand clothes may just be the chicest way to “go green.”

Also, if you successfully pull off any of those projects, let me know, because I’m still attempting to effectively tie-dye a t-shirt…

If you don’t have a crafty bone in your body (don’t worry, you’re not alone) there are also some eco-friendly options at your closest mall.

Fashion brand H&M just came out with their new line of eco-friendly clothing in their appropriately named "Conscious Exclusive" collection.

The collection is available worldwide in 140 stores, according to H&M’s website. As “a partywear collection made from more sustainable materials,” the collection has pieces for both men and women, and it uses organic cotton and recycled polyester as just two of the sustainable materials used. What’s interesting about this collection is that it not only includes casual pieces, but formal ones as well. So for anyone going to spring formal, hit up H&M for some beautiful gowns that are also good for the earth.

When Earth Day comes around, don’t think the only way you can participate is by planting a tree or taking a quicker shower, although you should try to do these things as well. Even something as simple as your fashion choices can show your kindness to the earth. Use some of your Earth Day efforts to reduce the amount of clothing you buy, reuse what clothing is already out there and recycle the clothes you no longer want or need.

And if you’re really up for the challenge, try to keep your shopping to sustainable materials. Even major fashion designers are stepping up to the challenge. For example, Stella McCartney is a huge proponent of sustainable fashion and is known for staying away from any fur or leather in her designs. Try channeling this kind of lifestyle come Monday, and give a little hug to the Earth through your style choices.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF PHILADELPHONIC jessica allison | staff writer Spoiler alert: You’re about to fall in love with Tristan Prettyman. The from my family and my friends. I felt like a boat out at sea without an singer/songwriter/self-proclaimed taco-lover oozes inspiration. She says anchor,” she says. “It’s almost like being in a relationship, and you lose yourself in it because you’re so wrapped up in the everything she’s gone through has shaped her into a other person.” walking source of hope.

It took 10 years Prettyman says that all she went through allowed Prettyman never aspired to be a musician. She to convince her to feel and to be connected to the music again. says music was originally more of a hobby. myself that I am “I think it’s important to live and to take time to “I taught myself guitar,” she says. “When my good enough and experience things and not trying to jump ahead and family started figuring out I was writing songs and worrying about the future or worrying about the past playing music, they started encouraging me to give I’m good at what I do and I do write good songs and but to just be in the moment,” she says. it a go and play shows and do battle of the bands.”

The result was an entirely different attitude while She says her brother gave her an Ani DiFranco my voice is good enough. putting together Cedar + Gold, her latest release. tape was when she was 13. The artist’s honesty became I’m still critical, but we are the most critical ones on “It was never until this last record and working one of Prettyman’s biggest musical inspirations. with Greg Wells (a producer who’s worked with Adele “You hear people say, ‘You put into words what ourselves.”

— Tristan Prettyman and Katy Perry) that I feel like I really stepped into I can’t express myself,’” she says. “For me, my goal being an artist and actually believing in myself,” she is to write songs from the heart that are authentic, says. “It took 10 years to convince myself that I am honest, and just never forcing myself to write songs good enough and I’m good at what I do and I do write good songs and and just be genuine.”

She says Jack Thompson is also one of her biggest influences because my voice is good enough. I’m still critical, but we are the most critical ones on ourselves.” he taught her a “less is more” approach to music.

The result is an emotionally raw and honest album that Prettyman Prettyman took four years off before releasing her third album Cedar + Gold last October because she didn’t feel inspired. She chose instead to says she hopes will connect with people. She’s learned to believe in herself travel to Bali, Australia and Europe. She had vocal chord surgery. She got and to take life as it comes.

“I’m such a firm believer that you’ve got to follow your heart,” she engaged and then the engagement was broken off.

“I got to this place after the second record, and I was so disconnected says. “And when you’re getting detoured, it’s for a good reason.”

Microwave brownies

tori trampler | reporter We can all agree that brownies are pretty amazing. No other batch of chocolatey goodness will comfort you and your bad test grade, or you and your hangover, better than this delight. In time for this weekend, we have a recipe for some wonderful brownies, and the best part: You can make them in the microwave. Nothing says “college life” more than that.

Ingredients:

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1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 package chocolate frosting 1 cup marshmallow fluff 8x8 microwavable dish toothpicks Any additional ingredients you think would make your brownies … more enjoyable...

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Directions:

the butter and grease your pan. Mix all the ingredients 1 Melt except the frosting and fluff into a bowl. Pour into the pan. it into the microwave and watch as your dreams come true.

2 onStick Microwave for six to seven minutes. Time may vary depending wattage, though. If you’re vintage (or cheap) and don’t have a turntable, make sure to rotate the pan every two minutes.

brownies should be spongy and bounce back when done.

3 The While they’re cooling, melt the fluff and the icing in the microwave for about 30 seconds each.

and so

much more

(Yes, it’s possible.)

the fluff over the brownies. Then, put dollops of the 4 toSpread chocolate icing on top, with space in between. Use the toothpick gently spread the chocolate icing, making designs and being artsy and what-not.

TORI TRAMPLER/PHOTOGRAPHER

5 Put on a classy bow tie, you classy motherfucker, and enjoy.